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FB53 EWM

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

131,551 mi
Last recorded131,551 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB53 EWM
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2023 131,551 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 131,551 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both side (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 123,151 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 117,491 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2020 111,595 miles

Offside rear tyre worn and perished

Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 3 Feb 2020 111,591 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside rear tyre worn and perished

Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 13 Feb 2019 101,606 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2018 92,392 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush x2 (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 81,769 miles

front antiroll bar link bushes perishing

headlights in poor condition

slight noise form offside rear wheel

Pass 12 Jan 2016 71,554 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 62,426 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 61,022 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Oct 2013 61,022 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 59,726 miles

Long travel handbrake

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 57,708 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 55,306 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 53,045 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Sep 2008 46,117 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 46,117 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 33,506 miles

See advisory note483905187289

Fail 12 Oct 2007 33,502 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

car has tracking problem

Pass 31 Oct 2006 22,518 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Yaris?

Based on 9,038,234 MOT tests across 631,037 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
4,759
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
631,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 149,812
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 133,602
position lamp(s) not working 65,683
Stop lamp not working 58,922
Brake pipe excessively corroded 52,660
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FB53 EWM is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Yaris models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 61,835 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Yaris fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 149,812 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FB53 EWM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Yaris typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Toyota Yaris is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FB53 EWM is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 15 November 2003.

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